Amplifier Research EB-L775U User manual

User's Guide

Contents 2
Notations Used in This Guide 7
Using the Manual to Search for Information .................................. 8
Searching by Keyword................................................................................................................... 8
Jumping Directly from Bookmarks............................................................................................ 8
Printing Only the Pages You Need............................................................................................ 8
Getting the Latest Version of the Documents................................. 9
Introduction to Your Projector 10
Projector Features............................................................................ 11
Peace of Mind when in Use and Instant Startup Mobility............................................. 11
4K Enhancement Technology to Project Even More Information Crisply and
Cleanly ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Quick and Easy Multi-projection Setup ................................................................................ 11
Install in a Variety of Environments........................................................................................ 11
Simple and Easy Projection of Digital Billboards and Storefront Productions...... 11
Projector Parts and Functions ........................................................ 12
Projector Parts - Front/Top ........................................................................................................ 12
Projector Parts - Rear.................................................................................................................... 13
Projector Parts - Base ................................................................................................................... 13
Projector Parts - Interface Ports ............................................................................................... 14
Projector Parts - Control Panel................................................................................................. 15
Projector Parts - Remote Control ............................................................................................ 16
Setting Up the Projector 18
Projector Placement ........................................................................ 19
Notes on Transporting ................................................................................................................ 21
Projector Setup and Installation Options............................................................................. 21
Precautions on Installation .................................................................................................. 21
Projection Distance....................................................................................................................... 23
Installing the Safety Wire................................................................ 24
When Using the Ceiling Mount ELPMB22............................................................................ 24
When Using the Ceiling Mount ELPMB30............................................................................ 25
Projector Connections ..................................................................... 27
Connecting to a Computer........................................................................................................ 27
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio ........................................... 27
Connecting to Video Sources ................................................................................................... 27
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source ............................................................................ 28
Connecting to External USB Devices ..................................................................................... 28
USB Device Projection ........................................................................................................... 28
Connecting to a USB Device ............................................................................................... 28
Disconnecting a USB Device ............................................................................................... 29
Connecting to a Document Camera ...................................................................................... 29
Connecting to an HDBaseT Transmitter .............................................................................. 29
Connecting to the Base Unit .................................................................................................... 30
Connecting to External Devices............................................................................................... 30
Connecting to External Speakers ...................................................................................... 30
Connecting Multiple Projectors of the Same Model .................... 32
Projecting the Same Image in a Daisy-Chain Connection............................................. 32
Attaching and Removing the Cable Cover .................................... 33
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.................................... 34
Remote Control Operation ........................................................................................................ 35
Using Basic Projector Features 36
Turning On the Projector ................................................................ 37
Home Screen................................................................................................................................... 38
Turning Off the Projector ................................................................ 40
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................. 41
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus ......................... 43
Projection Modes ............................................................................. 44

Contents 3
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control.......................................... 44
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus ............................................................ 44
Setting the Screen Type .................................................................. 46
Adjusting the Image Position Using Screen Position...................................................... 46
Adjusting the Image Position Using Lens Shift............................. 48
Displaying a Test Pattern ................................................................ 50
Adjusting the Image Height............................................................ 51
Image Shape ..................................................................................... 52
Correcting Image Shape with H/V Keystone ...................................................................... 52
Correcting the Image Shape with Quick Corner ............................................................... 53
Correcting Image Shape with Correct Shape..................................................................... 55
Correcting Image Shape with Point Correction................................................................. 56
Loading Image Shape Setting from Memory ..................................................................... 57
Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring........................................ 59
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring..................................... 60
Selecting an Image Source .............................................................. 61
Image Aspect Ratio .......................................................................... 63
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio.......................................................................................... 63
Available Image Aspect Ratios ................................................................................................. 63
Adjusting Image Quality (Color Mode) .......................................... 65
Changing the Color Mode ......................................................................................................... 65
Available Color Modes................................................................................................................. 65
Turning On Automatic Luminance Adjustment................................................................ 66
Adjusting the Image Color .............................................................. 67
Adjusting the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness.................................................................. 67
Adjusting the Gamma ................................................................................................................. 67
Adjusting the Image Resolution ..................................................... 70
Adjusting the Brightness................................................................. 71
Light Source Operation Time.................................................................................................... 72
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons ....................... 73
Adjusting Projector Features 74
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously ........................................ 75
Unsupported Input Source Combinations for Split Screen Projection..................... 76
Split Screen Projection Restrictions........................................................................................ 77
Projecting a PC Free Presentation.................................................. 78
Supported PC Free File Types................................................................................................... 78
Precautions on PC Free Projection ......................................................................................... 78
Starting a PC Free Slide Show .................................................................................................. 79
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation ................................................................................. 80
PC Free Display Options ............................................................................................................. 81
Projecting in Content Playback Mode ........................................... 83
Supported File Types for Playlists .......................................................................................... 83
Switching to Content Playback Mode................................................................................... 84
Projecting Your Playlists ............................................................................................................. 85
Creating Playlists Using Epson Web Control................................................................. 85
Adding Effects to Your Projected Image.............................................................................. 87
Content Playback Mode Restrictions..................................................................................... 88
Shutting Off the Image and Sound Temporarily .......................... 90
Stopping Video Action Temporarily .............................................. 91
Zooming In/Zooming Out of Images (E-Zoom)............................. 92
Zooming Out of Images.............................................................................................................. 92
Zooming Into Images .................................................................................................................. 92
Saving a User's Logo Image ............................................................ 94
Saving Settings to Memory and Using Saved Settings ............... 95
Multi-Projection Features ............................................................... 96
Conditions for the Camera Correction Function............................................................... 96
Procedure Overview..................................................................................................................... 96
Preparing for Multi-Projection.................................................................................................. 97
Initializing Projectors.............................................................................................................. 97
Assigning a Primary Projector............................................................................................. 97

Contents 4
Calibrating Projectors ............................................................................................................ 97
Installing Projectors ................................................................................................................ 98
Performing Rough Image Adjustments .......................................................................... 98
Connecting Projectors to a Network................................................................................ 98
Image Composition ...................................................................................................................... 98
Simple Blending Using the Projector's Menu and the Optional External
Camera......................................................................................................................................... 99
Blending Using the Epson Projector Professional Tool Software and the
Optional Camera...................................................................................................................... 99
Blending Using the Projector's Menu (Adjusting Manually Offline).................. 100
Simple Stacking Using the Projector's Menu ............................................................. 104
Stacking Using the Epson Projector Professional Tool Software and the
Optional Camera .................................................................................................................. 104
Adjusting Colors.......................................................................................................................... 105
External Camera Usage ................................................................. 106
Connecting to an Optional Camera..................................................................................... 106
Running Light Source Calibration ................................................ 107
Projector Security Features .......................................................... 108
Password Security Types.......................................................................................................... 108
Setting a Password ............................................................................................................... 108
Selecting Password Security Types ................................................................................ 109
Entering a Password to Use the Projector................................................................... 110
Locking the Projector's Buttons ............................................................................................ 110
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons.................................................................................. 111
Locking the Remote Control Buttons.................................................................................. 111
Installing a Security Cable ....................................................................................................... 111
Using the Projector on a Network 113
Wired Network Projection............................................................. 114
Connecting to a Wired Network ........................................................................................... 114
Selecting Wired Network Settings........................................................................................ 114
Wireless Network Projection ........................................................ 117
Installing the Wireless LAN Module..................................................................................... 117
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually ............................................................... 118
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows.......................................................... 120
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac .................................................................... 120
Setting Up Wireless Network Security ................................................................................ 120
Supported Client and CA Certificates............................................................................ 122
Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device ................................................................ 123
Using a USB Key to Connect a Windows Computer...................................................... 123
Secure HTTP.................................................................................... 125
Importing a Web Server Certificate Using the Menus.................................................. 125
Supported Web Server Certificates................................................................................ 126
Monitoring and Controlling the Projector 127
Epson Projector Management ...................................................... 128
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser ........ 129
Web Control Options................................................................................................................. 130
Registering Digital Certificates from a Web Browser................. 138
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts ............................... 140
Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages ......................................................................... 140
Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP............................................. 141
Using ESC/VP21 Commands ........................................................ 142
ESC/VP21 Command List ......................................................................................................... 142
Cable Layouts ............................................................................................................................... 142
PJLink Support ............................................................................... 143
Crestron Connected Support ........................................................ 144
Setting Up Crestron Connected Support........................................................................... 144
Operating the Projector Using Web API...................................... 146
Enabling Web API ....................................................................................................................... 146
Setting Projector Event Schedules ............................................... 147

Contents 5
Adjusting the Menu Settings 150
Using the Projector's Menus ......................................................... 151
Using the Displayed Keyboard..................................................... 152
Available Text Using the Displayed Keyboard................................................................. 152
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu ......................................... 153
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu............................................. 155
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu ................................ 157
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu ................................. 161
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu.............................. 166
Network Menu - Basic Menu .................................................................................................. 167
Network Menu - Wireless LAN Menu .................................................................................. 168
Network Menu - Wired LAN Menu....................................................................................... 171
Network Menu - Notifications Menu................................................................................... 172
Network Menu - Others Menu............................................................................................... 173
Network Menu - Reset Menu.................................................................................................. 174
Projector Information Display - Info Menu ................................. 175
Info Menu - Projector Info Menu .......................................................................................... 175
Event ID Code List................................................................................................................. 176
Info Menu - Light Source Info Menu ................................................................................... 177
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu ......................................... 178
Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors (Batch Setup) ...... 180
Transferring Settings From a USB Flash Drive ................................................................. 180
Transferring Settings From a Computer ............................................................................ 181
Batch Setup Error Notification ......................................................................................... 182
Maintaining the Projector 183
Projector Maintenance .................................................................. 184
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................... 185
Cleaning the Projector Case.......................................................... 186
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance .................................................. 187
Cleaning the Air Filters and Intake Vents ......................................................................... 187
Replacing the Air Filter ............................................................................................................. 189
Solving Problems 191
Projection Problems ...................................................................... 192
Projector Indicator Status ............................................................. 193
Viewing the Status Display ........................................................... 196
Projector Status Display Messages....................................................................................... 196
Using the Projector Help Displays................................................ 199
Solving Image or Sound Problems............................................... 200
Solutions When No Image Appears..................................................................................... 200
Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears............................................................... 200
Displaying From a Windows Laptop.............................................................................. 201
Displaying From a Mac Laptop........................................................................................ 201
Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears .................................................... 201
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears................................................................ 201
Solutions When the Image is not Rectangular................................................................ 202
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static..................................................... 202
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry .................................................................. 203
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect ................................. 203
Solutions When Automatic Adjustments are not Applied Correctly ...................... 203
Solutions When Simple Stacking is not Applied Correctly ......................................... 204
Solutions When Simple Blending is not Applied Correctly ........................................ 204
Solutions When an Afterimage Remains on the Projected Image .......................... 205
Solutions to Sound Problems................................................................................................. 205
Solutions When You Cannot Project Images Using the PC Free Feature.............. 205
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems....... 206
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems...................................................... 206
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control............................................................ 206

Contents 6
Solutions to Password Problems........................................................................................... 207
Solution When "The Battery that Saves Your Clock Settings is Running Low"
Message Appears........................................................................................................................ 207
Solving Network Problems ........................................................... 208
Solutions When Wireless Authentication Fails ................................................................ 208
Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector Through the Web ................... 208
Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails are not Received............................................ 208
Solutions When the Image Contains Static During Network Projection............... 209
Solutions to Problems in Content Playback Mode ..................... 210
Solutions When HDMI Link does not Function ........................... 211
Appendix 212
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts............................. 213
Screens............................................................................................................................................ 213
Mounts............................................................................................................................................ 213
For Wireless Connection .......................................................................................................... 213
External Devices .......................................................................................................................... 213
Replacement Parts...................................................................................................................... 213
Screen Size and Projection Distance............................................ 214
Supported Monitor Display Resolutions ..................................... 216
Projector Specifications ................................................................ 217
Connector Specifications ......................................................................................................... 218
External Dimensions...................................................................... 219
Supported Features for Epson Projector Content Manager...... 220
List of Safety Symbols and Instructions ...................................... 221
Laser Safety Information............................................................... 223
Laser Warning Labels................................................................................................................. 223
Notices ............................................................................................ 225
FCC Compliance Statement.................................................................................................... 225
Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in accordance with
requirements of EU directive.................................................................................................. 226
Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in accordance with
requirements of United Kingdom directive...................................................................... 226
Restriction of Use........................................................................................................................ 226
Operating System References................................................................................................ 226
Trademarks.................................................................................................................................... 227
Copyright Notice......................................................................................................................... 227
Copyright Attribution................................................................................................................ 227

Notations Used in This Guide
Safety Symbols
The projector and its manuals use graphical symbols and labels to indicate content that tells you how to use the projector safely.
Read and carefully follow the instructions that are marked with these symbols and labels to avoid injury to persons or damage to property.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
General Information Notations
Attention
This label indicates procedures that may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.
This label indicates additional information that may be useful to know.
[Button name] Indicates the name of the buttons on the remote control or the control panel.
Example: [Esc] button
Menu/Setting name Indicates projector menu and setting names.
Example:
Select the Image menu
This label indicates links to the related pages.
sThis label indicates the projector's current menu level.
gg Related Links
• "Using the Manual to Search for Information" p.8
• "Getting the Latest Version of the Documents" p.9

Using the Manual to Search for Information 8
The PDF manual allows you to search for information you are looking for by
keyword, or jump directly to specific sections using the bookmarks. You can
also print only the pages you need. This section explains how to use a PDF
manual that has been opened in Adobe Reader X on your computer.
gg Related Links
• "Searching by Keyword" p.8
• "Jumping Directly from Bookmarks" p.8
• "Printing Only the Pages You Need" p.8
Searching by Keyword
Click Edit >Advanced Search. Enter the keyword (text) for information you
want to find in the search window, and then click Search. Hits are displayed
as a list. Click one of the displayed hits to jump to that page.
Jumping Directly from Bookmarks
Click a title to jump to that page. Click +or >to view the lower level titles in
that section. To return to the previous page, perform the following operation
on your keyboard.
• Windows: Hold down Alt, and then press ←.
• Mac OS: Hold down the command key, and then press ←.
Printing Only the Pages You Need
You can extract and print only the pages you need. Click Print in the File
menu, and then specify the pages you want to print in Pages in Pages to
Print.
• To specify a series of pages, enter a hyphen between the start page and the
end page.
Example: 20-25
• To specify pages that are not in series, divide the pages with commas.
Example: 5, 10, 15

Getting the Latest Version of the Documents 9
You can get the latest version of the manuals and specifications on the Epson
Web site.
Visit epson.sn, and enter your model name.

Introduction to Your Projector
Refer to these sections to learn more about your projector's features and part names.
gg Related Links
• "Projector Features" p.11
• "Projector Parts and Functions" p.12